1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D493 DCK
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 61,588 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D493 DCK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2023
- 61,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D493 DCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D493 DCK) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusting screws have been used to secure headlight to holder (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate inscription illegible CRACKED & BROKEN (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at joint with flexi (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
D493 DCK Mileage History
- 06/07/202261,554 mi
- 15/07/202261,561 mi+7 mi
- 20/07/202361,588 mi+27 mi
- 24/07/202361,588 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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